The gems in southern Japan

Discover Japan's hidden gems in southern Japan, These are places where Japanese also really loves and would like to visits someday. Its our dream. You may understand Japanese culture and tradition deeply when the tour is over.
Main attraction of this tour is visiting 5 World Heritage sites of UNESCO.

You can also extend your vacation before / after the tour in Tokyo, Osaka. We can provide extension stay in the same hotel which as a tour uses for 15,000 yen per night, per person. Please contact us!

Child Rate※

Please note that children age 4-11 participant are half price when sharing a bed with their parents or guardians.
Children age 3 and under participant are free of charge.

PLEASE NOTE

All prices are per person, based on double or triple occupancy.
International flights are not included on our tours - this allows you the flexibility to choose your own departure and get the best value for your money!

TOUR COST INCLUDES

5 nights Western style and 1 night at Shukubo (guest house of temple in Koyasan) accommodation
Meet and greet upon arrival at Kansai Airport
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Private coach transfers between destinations in Japan
Comprehensive escorted with our licensed professional English speaking tour guide
Meals described as in the itinerary
Admission fees and activities
Entry fees to sites, gardens, and museums listed in the itinerary

TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

International Airfares
Meals that are not included in the itinerary
Travel Insurance
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
Gratuities

ADDITION INFORMATION

Transport : Travel by air conditioned, private coach, baggage handling free
Arrival/Departure Airports : This tour starts and ends in Osaka, with arrival and departures at Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX)
Meal Requests : Vegetarian, halal or special meals can be arranged
Meet and Greet : Please note that the meet and greet and airport transfer to the first hotel is ONLY availableii on the first day of the tour after 10:00. If you plan to stay extra nights before the start of the tour, please arrange your own hotel transfer
Tour schedule and prices subject to change without notice

TAKAMATSU

KOYASAN

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - OSAKA 05.Apr,2018 (Thu)
Welcome to OSAKA! You will be greeted by an English-speaking assistant at the airport. The assistant will get you in the bus to your hotel.

You can also extend your vacation before / after the tour in Tokyo, Osaka. Please contact us!

【About accomodation】Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka (WiFi=○) or similar
It is located in central Osaka and there are various kinds of restaurants due to the city is called "City of Food".
【Meals】×=Not include, ○=Include
B(breakfast)=×, L(lunch)=×, D(dinner)=×

OSAKA-HIMEJI-MATSUE06.Apr,2018 (Fri)
Leaving Osaka, we go to Himeji Castle that was built in early 17th century. It is called as "Egret castle" due to its beautiful white walls and roof. It is designated as World Heritage of UNESCO.
Contrast between the castle and cherry is so beautiful.

Then, we will drive to the prestigious Adachi Museum that is famous for beautiful art works and Japanese garden.

MATSUE-IZUMO-IWAMI-HIROSHIMA07.Apr,2018 (Sat)
Today's excursion starts from Izumo Taisha (shrine) in Izumo. Its origine is unknown, however, it has such a long time history since ancient time. Because it is said that the shrine enshrines god of marriage , so many people visit this shrine to pray for their marriage.
The stories about the god are described in ancient document called "Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters)"
. You may fell atmosphere of ancient myth of Japan.

From Izumo, we will drive to Iwami Ginzan (silver mine) which is designated as World Heritage site of UNESCO. The mine produced almost 1/3 of silver in the world between 16th and the mid 19th century. We visit Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center, where exhibit the history of Iwami Ginzan and its mining technology, exerted significant worldwide influence.
Then, we will drive to Hiroshima.

【About accomodation】Hiroshima Grand Prince Hotel (WiFi=○) or similar
This hotel is located in the Ujina island where is the south of the Hiroshima station.
Also, they have shuttle bus service to Hiroshima station.
【Meals】 ×=Not include, ○=IncludeB(breakfast)=○, L(lunch)=○, D(dinner)=○

HIROSHIMA-TAKAMATSU08.Apr,2018 (Sun)
Japan is the only country which has suffered A-bomb disaster. The first A-bomb was dropped on Hiroshima at 8:15 on August 6, 1945. It would be precious experience to visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum as well as A-bomb Dome that is designated as World Heritage of UNESCO. Although you don’t see the aftermath of the disaster in Hiroshima today, the museum tells you all about what happened.

Near Hiroshima city there is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shinto shrine. We take a boat off the main island to a small sacred island, on whose beach stands the vermillion color Torii gate. The gate and main hall of the shrine look floating in the water when the tide is high.

We will go on to Shikoku island crossing on a series of huge suspension bridges spanning Shikoku and Honshu islands. The view from the bridges made with latest Japanese technology will be unforgettable. The climate of this area of Japan is similar to that of Mediterranean Sea, which is suitable for growing fruits like grapes and oranges.

TAKAMATSU-TOKUSHIMA-KOYASAN09.Apr,2018 (Mon)
We will start excursion from Ritsurin Koen (park), one of the best Japanese garden in Takamatsu. It takes your breath away with picturesque scene of ponds, small bridges and tea house.

Leaving Shikoku with a 2 hour boat ride to Honshu island again, the tour continues to the sacred training spot of Buddhist monks at Koyasan mountains. 117 temples are located 1,000m (about 3,000ft) above sea level and Koyasan is designated as World Heirtage site of UNESCO.
The legendary monk Kobodaishi is one of the most historical religious figures. The mausoleum of Kobodaishi, Okunoin and lined up tall cedar trees approach to the mausoleum makes the area sacred atmosphere.

KOYASAN-OSAKA10.Apr,2018 (Tue)
Before leaving Mt.Koya, we can’t miss Danjo garan. Konpon Daito(Great Pagoda) is planned by Kobo Daishi,as a center of his monastic camplex.Canstruction began in 816,and was nearly completed some seventy years later.The design is a three-dimensional expression of the mandalas of Shingon Buddhism.Images of the eight patriaechs of Shingon Buddhism are also painted in the corners of the structure.
We proceed to Kongobuji. Kongobuji is the administrative head temple of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism.

Then we head out to Osaka. Osaka was the commercial center in the samurai period, developed around invincible Osaka Castle.
The top of this 7 story building commands great views of the city of Osaka, the castle being surrounded by the walls of huge stones and moats.

【About accomodation】Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka (WiFi=○) or similar
It is located in central Osaka and there are various kinds of restaurants due to the city is called "City of Food".